The TX Stallion Stakes – Zareta will be run on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Lone Star Park as Race #14, a 5-furlong dirt stake for two-year-old fillies foaled in Texas carrying a purse of $75.000. The race has produced winners for several of this year’s participating owners, including Blue Ridge Racing in 2019 and 2020, Luz International in 2022, and T Boy Racing in 2025. Luz International returns with Eyes Of Felina and Lajitas, while T Boy Racing sends out Solar Kalishian and La Good Rain.

1. Hallstrom — Broken Spoke Stables / Asmussen E — Odds: 5/1

Hallstrom is the only filly in the field with experience against allowance company. She won her debut over 4 1/2 furlongs at Lone Star after leading at every call and drawing clear by two lengths. In her second start, she tracked the leaders from third in a 5 1/2-furlong allowance before finishing fifth, one length behind the winner. That race gives her valuable experience against winners, and the return to 5 furlongs may suit her better than the longer allowance distance. She is a legitimate contender if she recaptures the speed and finishing strength shown in her debut.

2. Eyes Of Felina — Luz International / Alvarez J L — Odds: 2/1

Eyes Of Felina made an immediate impression in her only start, winning a 4 1/2-furlong maiden race at Lone Star by three lengths. She began from fourth, advanced to take command by the second call, and widened her advantage through the finish. Her performance was accomplished against nine rivals, the largest field faced by any entrant in this race. The move to 5 furlongs presents a new test, but her ability to accelerate past horses and finish decisively makes her one of the strongest win candidates.

3. Solar Kalishian — T Boy Racing / Juarez A J Jr — Odds: 6/1

Solar Kalishian improved significantly between her first two starts. She finished fourth behind Hallstrom in her debut, then returned one month later to win a 5-furlong Texas-bred maiden race by one length. She raced third during the opening stages before taking over late, demonstrating that she does not need the early lead to be effective. She already owns a victory at today’s exact distance and retains Juarez A J Jr, but she must improve again to defeat the more dominant maiden winners in this field.

4. Lajitas — Luz International / Wethey Jr F — Odds: 5/2

Lajitas enters following the largest-margin victory among the six runners. After finishing fifth in her April debut, she returned on June 27 in a 5 1/2-furlong Texas-bred maiden race, pressed the pace from second, moved to the lead by the third call, and drew away to win by five lengths. The cutback to 5 furlongs should allow her tactical speed to remain a major factor. Her latest race was only two weeks before this stakes assignment, but that sharp improvement makes her a serious threat for Luz International.

5. La Good Rain — T Boy Racing / Luzzi L J — Odds: 10/1

La Good Rain won her only start, prevailing by a neck in a 5-furlong Texas-bred maiden race at Lone Star. She raced third at the first two calls before producing the decisive late move. Her victory came at the same distance as the Zareta, which is an advantage, although the narrow margin and four-horse field leave her with more to prove against this stronger group. She has the right running style to benefit if the early leaders contest the pace, but she will need to move forward from her debut.

6. Snacks And Facts — Broken Spoke Stables / Eramia R E — Odds: 7/2

Snacks And Facts won her lone appearance over 4 1/2 furlongs at Lone Star. She began in fourth, advanced rapidly to lead by the second call, and completed the race three-quarters of a length in front. Her recent preparation includes works at 5 and 6 furlongs, giving her a foundation for the additional half-furlong. Like Eyes Of Felina, she showed the ability to pass rivals rather than relying solely on the lead, and she gives Broken Spoke Stables a second credible chance alongside Hallstrom.

Pace Structure & Race Outlook

Hallstrom displayed the quickest front-running pattern when she led throughout her debut, while Lajitas raced close to the pace before taking control decisively in her latest start. Those two may be the most prominent runners during the opening stages.

Eyes Of Felina and Snacks And Facts both advanced from fourth to take command in their debut victories, suggesting they can settle behind the first flight and make their moves before the final furlong. Solar Kalishian has also won from a tracking position, while La Good Rain produced her winning move after racing third.

The presence of several fillies with tactical speed could produce a closely grouped field through the early portion of the race. Lajitas may be the most likely to challenge Hallstrom for command, giving Eyes Of Felina and Snacks And Facts an opportunity to attack from just behind them.

Projected Winner

Top Selection: Eyes Of Felina

Eyes Of Felina gets the call after winning her debut by three lengths despite beginning behind the early leaders. She faced nine opponents, moved decisively when asked, and recorded the strongest overall performance level shown by any runner in the field.

Lajitas is the main danger after her five-length victory at 5 1/2 furlongs. Snacks And Facts is another major contender with a successful closing move in her debut, while Hallstrom’s experience against allowance company makes her difficult to dismiss. Solar Kalishian already owns a win at the distance, and La Good Rain is the live longshot after winning her only start over the same 5-furlong course.

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